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NIH National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research

Funds oral and craniofacial health research, supporting prevention, clinical studies, and applied workforce development.

United Stateswww.nidcr.nih.gov
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Total grants4
About

The NIH National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) is the NIH institute focused on dental, oral, and craniofacial health and disease. It translates basic science into prevention, early detection, and treatment, and its scientific branches span basic biology, translational genomics, behavioral science, clinical research, and workforce training.

NIDCR supports R01 and R21 projec…

Programs & grants under this funder
NIDCR Extramural Research Grants

Funds dental, oral, and craniofacial science through independent research grants at United States institutions.

1 grant
NIDCR Extramural Research Grants
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NIDCR SBIR/STTR

Supports small United States businesses advancing oral health technologies from early concept through market development.

2 grants
NIDCR Commercialization Readiness Pilot
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NIDCR SBIR/STTR
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NIDCR Research Training & Career Development

Funds fellowships and training for professionals building the dental and craniofacial research workforce.

1 grant
NIDCR Training & Career Development Awards
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Parent entityNational Institutes of Health
Last verified: 29 May 2026Source: www.nidcr.nih.gov